Low uptake / high fall-out rate of trainee shearers in sa 

Dr Louis du Pisani
 October 16, 2017
Comments (2)
Sheep Shearing


Radio interview between Algoa FM (Agri Focus) and Dr. Louis Du Pisani (October 2015)


The shearing and wool-handling committee recently discussed a report on an investigation into the reasons why there is a low uptake and/or high fall-out rate of trainee shearers in South Africa. The National Woolgrowers' Dr Louis du Pisani, conducted interviews with instructors from the NWGA shearer training and wool-handling division, the two biggest shearing contractors, BKB and CMW, trainees who had joined the shearing industry and progressed to higher levels, shearers, as well as the Shearing Advisory Committee and SA Sheep Shearing Federation. Louis concludes his discussion by speaking on improving communication between shearing contractors, shearers and producers.


The interviews were broadcast over a three day period. 

Leave a comment

Keep me updated?

Comments are moderated.

Tembela
November 01, 2017
greetings, i was wondering if you can advise me where to buy the wool clipper that can shear about 150 to 200 sheep a day. where can i get the place selling the clippers at how much.
Admin - Izak Klopper, NWGA Manager: Shearer training
November 06, 2017
Thank you for your enquiry, you can contact EVOLAC, they are in Bloemfontein and their contact number is: 082 744 0983 (speak to either Danie or Francois). They sell machine shearing equipment and will be able to assist you.

The ability to shear 150-200 sheep per day does not lie with the clipper, but with the operator! Only well trained shearers, equipped with proper shearing equipment will be able to shear those numbers per day.
   Reply

Quick Navigation

Month:
Author:
Category:

Dr Louis du Pisani

Latest Blogs

Sheep shearing instruction manual  DOWN REGULATION OF OJD  WAAROM MOET EK IN-ENT? Praktiese bestuursvoorstelle en wenke vir lamgeboortes LAMSORG EN VOEDING:  VAN GEBOORTE TOT SPEENTYD  BLUETONGUE CONTROL WITHOUT VACCINE  Industry guidelines for farm procedures  TWEE TREE VORENTOE, EEN TREE TERUG  FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VIDEOS  KOMMUNALE BOERE KAN GROOT VONK WEES 
national-wool-growers-association-of-south-africa-communal-and-commercial

Follow Us

  

Head Office

+27 (0) 41 365 5030
+27 (0) 41 365 5035
nwga@nwga.co.za

OK / Close
Who doesn't like cookies?
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Read more...